Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
Visit the legendary salt mine of Wieliczka near Krakow for a half-day guided tour and admire the beautiful salt sculptures made with "white gold".
Tour Details
Explore the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine on a Guided Tour from Krakow.
Explore the maze-like tunnels, filled with fascinating chapels, rooms, and captivating artwork carved from salt deep within the mine. Your guide will lead you through the winding paths, revealing hidden caves made of salt for you to discover and marvel at.
Descend 800 stairs to reach a depth of 135 meters, immersing yourself in what feels like an entire underground city made of salt. Explore chambers adorned with salt sculptures, art displays, and vintage machinery harking back to its operational days as a salt mine.
Discover the fascinating process of salt extraction as your guide shares insights into the mine's rich history. Take a moment to appreciate the unique acoustics of the space, where even the music of Chopin resonates in harmony with spectacular underground lighting.
Gain knowledge about the therapeutic properties of salt as you traverse through various chambers. As your experience draws to a close, return to Krakow via convenient transportation, enriched by the unforgettable journey through the depths of the salt mine.
About Salt Mine
Amazing underground labirynth, one of the most precious Polish monuments. UNESCO World Heritage you can’t miss.
- Unforgettable experience and must-do in Krakow
- UNESCO World Heritage
- World’s largest mining heritage
- Beneficial microclimate for health
About Wieliczka Salt Mine
As you may know, salt has healing properties, so take a deep breath and feel refreshed during your visit.
The Wieliczka Salt Mine, dating back to the 13th century, is one of the world's oldest salt mines near Krakow. Descending almost 327 meters underground, it stretches over 287 kilometers. During your two-hour guided tour in English, explore 20 salt chambers and learn about medieval salt extraction and famous visitors from the past.
Besides admiring magnificent timber constructions, an underground salt lake, chambers, and majestic corridors, your sightseeing tour will also have a positive effect on your health. Get ready for an amazing trip to Wieliczka Salt Mine!
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site alongside Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, don't miss the opportunity to explore both.
